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EU calls for diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has urged a "diplomatic solution" on Iran on Monday ahead of expected nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington.

EU fails to get US, G7 support for blocking Russian oil supplies

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The European Union has failed to get the United States’ and G7 support in order to jointly block Russian oil deliveries under its 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions.

Iran designates EU member states’ Naval, Air Forces as terrorist entities

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that it has designated the naval and air forces of all European Union member states as terrorist entities, citing the principle of reciprocal action.

EU in worst crisis ever: Slovak PM

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The EU is facing the deepest crisis in its history, with economic problems compounded by a lack of leadership and long-term vision in Brussels, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned.

Orban criticizes Brussels as threat to Hungary’s sovereignty

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Hungary should fear the EU, not Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned, arguing that the bloc poses a “direct threat” to his country’s sovereignty.

Munich Security Conf. turned into “Munich Circus”: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Munich Security Conference has been turned into “Munich Circus”.

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EU should revise its non-constructive approach towards Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the European Union (EU) to change its counterproductive approach towards Iran,

EU welcomes Iran-US talks, urges giving diplomacy a chance

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The European Union said on Monday it welcomed indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States and stressed the need to give diplomacy time to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue.

EU asks TikTok to disable ‘addictive’ features

The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app for being “addictive,” calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and push notifications, as well as its recommendation engine.

Group of Friends in Defense of UN Charter blast EU’s move

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations has condemned the recent move by the European Union (EU) against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran FM issues statement after summoning of EU ambassadors

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement after its summoning of the EU ambassadors in Tehran over the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)'s blacklisting by the bloc's members.

EU move against IRGC ‘completely illegal, unjustified’: spox.

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that EU's blacklisting of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is a completely 'illegal and unjustified' move.

IRGC says EU move aligns with US policies

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has condemned the European Union’s decision to label the force as a so-called terrorist organization.

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European armies now considered terrorists under Iran's law

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker said that Europe’s move against the IRGC follows US directives, warning that under Iranian law, the armed forces of European countries are considered terrorist organizations.

Iran intelligence ministry blasts EU's move against IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has issued a statement, condemning the European Union's move to put the IRGC on the bloc's terrorist list.

Many Europeans call US a threat for 1st time

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Many EU countries have begun to see the United States as a threat to the EU, and their foreign ministers openly spoke about this at a meeting in Brussels.

Senior cleric raps EU move in blacklisting IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The interim leader of the Friday Prayers in Tehran hit back at the Europe for listing the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iranian Army reaffirms full support for IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian Army has reaffirmed its firm support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stating that it stands powerfully alongside the IRGC in confronting terrorism and its supporters.

Iran’s Defense Ministry condemns EU move against IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics has condemned the European Union’s decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a so-called terrorist organization.

Iran vows reciprocal action against the EU Parliament

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry has vowed "reciprocal action" against the EU Parliament over a resolution targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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IRGC one of most effective anti-terrorism forces in world

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s parliament speaker says Europe’s political action against the IRGC ignores its anti-terrorism record and aligns with terrorist narratives.

Araghchi denounces EU's move in blacklisting IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Europe is busy fanning the flames of war against Iran, denouncing the bloc for blacklisting the IRGC.

Iran's top military body blasts EU's move against IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has lambasted the European Union for blacklisting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

EU diplomacy chief considers Von Der Leyen dictator

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Chief of European diplomacy Kaja Kallas describes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as a "dictator," a senior European official told Politico.

Hungary won’t allow Ukraine to join EU in next 100 years: PM

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says that Ukraine is trying to influence the results of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary.

EU at crossroads towards more independence: von der Leye

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The EU needs to speed up its push for independence to defend itself in a fast-changing world, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.